Ready, Set, Read! Family Literacy Workshop
Mon-Sat., August 4-9, 2008, 10 am-12pm
@ Beauchamp Branch Public Library
www.epicforchildren.org
FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants.  Win prizes! To register, please call 315-435-4890. 

Men's Conference 2008

Aug. 7th - 9th 7pm ea. night

@ Greater New Testament 1121 South Salina Street, Syr

www.myspace.com/gnt_men

Presented by, the Greater New Testament Missionary Baptist Church Men’s department. This first annual Leadership and Empowerment conference is an unparalleled opportunity for men and young men to participate in intimate, informal and intriguing meetings focused on faith, family, finance, and business - three days that will not only provide encouragement and inspiration, but will help men pinpoint both their individual and family goals, and provide a means to better ascertain God's unique plan for their lives.

Lopez Lamong Support Team Benefit Race and BBQ

August 6th Race: 4:30- BBQ: 5-9pm

@ Race: Tully High School - BBQ: St Leo's Church, Tully

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1215939439223980.xml&coll=1

Benefit to raise funds to send Lopez Lamong's American parents, Barb and Rob Rogers, and his high school track/ cross country coach, Jim Paccia, to Beijing to watch him compete in the 1500m run.

Hanover Squares Game Show

8/8/08 at 7pm

@ Hanover Square

www.wiseguyssyracuse.com

The game will feature nine local celebrities and comedians positioned in the upper floor windows of the Koolakian & Manro Menswear building in Hanover Square.  The game host is Bruno Schirripa, best known as the owner of Wise Guys Comedy Club.  Teams of contestants will compete in seven games until one winner prevails.  Eight teams of up to five people have been selected to play.  The game format is similar to tic-tac-toe, beginning with a trivia question from the host.  The contestant team selects a celebrity in the window to answer the question.  The contestant has the option to agree or disagree with the answer to win the X or the O.  Many of the answers are intentionally bluffed.  The event is produced by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Wise Guys Comedy Club, and the Hanover Square Association, with funding from a grant through Senator John A. DeFrancisco

10th Anniversary Celebration

Friday August 8, 2008-10AM-2PM

@ ITT Technical Institute-235 Greenfield Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088

www.ITT-Tech.edu

Free - Ribbon Cutting, BBQ, Awards Ceremony, Open House.

Youth Day BBQ

August 9th, 2008 11am - 6 pm

@ Corner of S Salina & Wood Ave

www.youthdaybarbecue.com

The event is free and open to all youths from PreK - college, to be able to have the schools supplies they would need for school.  For more information please visit our website at www.youthdaybarbecue.com

Oink Cluck Moo Old Time Barbecue

Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at Noon

@ Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 Brewerton Road, Cicero

www.ciceroumc.com

"Oink, Cluck, Moo" old time barbecue at Cicero United Methodist Church, 8416 Brewerton Road, on Saturday, August 9, beginning at noon.  Choose pulled pork, ribs, half chicken or hot dogs and hamburgers, with baked beans, salt potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and beverage.  Tickets are $8.00 adults; $3.00 kids.  Classic cars and DJ entertainment during event.  Call 633-0120 for info.

Community Candlelight Vigil

August 10th 2008 7pm

@ Clinton Square

This is an event where we can come together as a community and honor all victims of homicide in the city of Syracuse.

Creation Seminar

August 10th-13th, 2008 Aug. 10th @ 9:45am & 6:45pm, 11th-13th @ 6:45pm

@ River of Life Church UPC, 129 City Line Rd, Oswego, NY 13126

http://www.creationseminar.net/

Steve Grohman speaks hundreds of times each year on the subject of "creation vs. evolution" in churches, schools, camps, prisons and radio. It is a three day event. Each night will be a different lecture on creation vs evolution.

The Lesson

August 15 & 16, 2008   7pm

@ 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse

www.artragegallery.org

7pm dessert & coffee - 8pm performance.  tickets: $15 advance sale - $18 at the door for reservations call 315.422.7427.  Eugene Ionesco's absurdist classic "The Lesson", is a one act comic-drama, at its darkest best.


Neighborhood Fair

Saturday, August 16 from 11am - 4pm

@ 1201 E. Fayette St.

http://www.housingvisions.org

1st Annual Neighborhood Fair with inflatable fun, Priceteeni Performing Flea Circus, caricatures, music by DooWiTTle, talent show, food, games and more.  Sponsored by Housing Visions, Comfort Keepers, and Senator John DeFrancisco.

The Cycle Is Broken Benefit Concert

August 16, 2008 6pm-10:30pm

@ Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca NY

www.dmkrstudios.com

A concert benefiting “Your Mind, Your Body, Your Future”, an education program teaching area youths about healthy relationships.  Featuring Central New York’s best Christian rock and hip-hop artists - NRU: New Rap Union, Meltdown, and C.O.P.: Child of Prophecy, with Special Guests: DJ C-Dub and Thousands of One.  Tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit the program “Your Mind, Your Body, Your Future”, educating area youth on healthy relationships.  Purchase your tickets at the door or online at store.dmkrstudios.com.

In Memory of Harry W Thomas

August 16th, 2008 5pm - 7pm

@ Sophistications in the Galleries

www.angelfaceperceptions.com

Too often the lives of those we love are abruptly interrupted and needlessly cut short because of cancer.  This was the case with my father, Harry W. Thomas; cancer claimed his life on February 10, 2006, at the young age of 52.  In honor of my father’s life I have put together a benefit that will provide knowledge and education about cancer to the community.  This benefit will assist us in raising funds, which will support Dunbar Associations Cook Off for the Cure Cancer Screenings.  The intention is that while bringing awareness to the seriousness of losing a family member to cancer.  While highlighting effect it has on families and the community.  The Jam Session will also provide an outlet for spoken word and local fashion artist.

Martisco Lions Club Family Fun Day

Sunday, August 17 Noon-5:00 pm

@ Marcellus Park, Platt Road, Marcellus

Admission:  FREE, Featuring 2 Races: The Original 16th Annual Seward F. Hoxie Memorial Duck Derby Ticket donation: $5.00 Over $3,000 in prizes; Big Buck Duck Race.  Only 100 Tickets/10 winners.  Ticket donation: $50.00 each.  $2,500 in prizes AND.....Live Music, Food, Antique Cars & Motorcycles, Kids Games, Crafters, Eye Screening.  Buy your duck tickets, and then cheer the ducks on as they race down Nine-Mile Creek.Tickets available while from any Martisco Lion's Club member, or various Marcellus businesses.  Remaining tickets sold August 17th at the park.

A Musical Celebration of Earth Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything by Jim Scott

August 17, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

@ Routes 49 & 11, Central Square NY

www.geocities.com/centralsqureuu

Earth Centered Spirituality will be the focus of a special musical service at 10:30 a.m, August 17, 2008 at the First Universalist Society of Central Square.  Jim Scott will offer his original songs and poetry readings in this special service.  He has gathered influence from his involvement in peace and ecology causes and his extensive travels saying "I believe strongly in the power of song and self expression to create positive change".  Refreshments provided after the service as well as a chance to purchase his music.

 
Tom Wrightmire Benefit

17 Aug 2008, 1-5pm

@ Cicero American Legion Post 787

http://ciceropost.com/images/LegionRiders/TOMSBENNYFLYER.pdf

Tom has been battling cancer for many years. Now the costs of Doctor bills, treatments & medications has made life difficult. Lets help ease the burden. Tom has always been a huge motorcycle enthusiast. Let us have a good showing from his friends, family and fellow riders.  Food, door prizes, motorcycle raffle, silent auctions and live music...  $15.00 per person or $25.00 a couple.  Please see link with attached flyer.  Pre tickets $10 each.  727-1854 Jackie

Pig Roast

Saturday August 30th 4pm

@ Duck Lake Campground

www.ducklakecampground.com